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We initiate and facilitate coordinated and tangible actions at the city level, acting as a catalyst for a profound shift in urban development that fosters harmony between cities and nature.

Nature conservation and climate action are essential for long-term sustainability. Neglecting either could lead to irreversible ecological damage and jeopardize the well-being of current and future generations.

The Nature-Positive Cities initiative aims to support cities and business coalesce around common principles to reconcile their relationship with nature and provide guidance on the implementation and delivery of nature-based interventions supported by lighthouse projects that can be scaled and replicated across the globe.

Shared definition

We aim to establish a shared definition of the key attributes and enablers for nature-positive cities.

Transition pathway

Drawing a transition pathway with clear guidelines and actions for a nature-positive urban transformation.

Cities' commitments

Inspire cities to take responsibility and commit to nature-positive initiatives.

Exemplary projects

We aim to offer a set of exemplary projects, solutions and initiatives that cities can implement for their nature-positive transition.

Public and private involvement

We want to activate the involvement of both private sector and civil society organisations.

Nature-Positive: Guidelines for the Transition in Cities

This report highlights the pivotal role of cities in leading the global fight against climate change and biodiversity loss and outlines the steps towards defining an action plan for cities.

Nature-Positive: Leaders' Insights for the Transition in Cities

This collection of insights by the Global Commission on Nature-Positive Cities offers practical strategies and examples of urban interventions that have proven to have a positive impact on nature and biodiversity.

Nature Positive: Cities’ Efforts to Advance the Transition – Durban

This report seeks to illuminate the ongoing efforts that sectors and cities around the globe are making to contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework and foster a nature-positive future.

Nature-Positive: Financing the Transition in Cities

This report underscores the critical services and physical outputs nature offers to cities and advances the discourse on urban nature finance to promote sustainable city development driven by committed and well- defined multistakeholder action.